Has modern scholarship debunked the traditional Christ? Has the church suppressed the truth about Jesus to advance its own agenda? What if the real...
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Feb 05, 2011
Danielle
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In this book, author Lee Strobel sets out to discover who the real/historical Jesus was. In his first book, the Case for Christ, Strobel already "proved" that Christ existed and was the Son of God. Strobel's questions in this book center around whether the Gospels are accurate biographies of Jesus' life, whether the crucifixion and resurrection happened as described in the Bible, whether Jesus was the foretold messiah, and whether we can pick and choose what we want to believe about
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Nov 11, 2010
Jerry
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Fantastic book! I thoroughly enjoyed this book by Lee Strobel. I like his investigative journalist approach to topics, with solid reasons and sound logic. In this book, Lee sets out to investigate the claims about Jesus by critics and skeptics. Is what the church teaches about Jesus reasonable? Or has it all been proven false by modern scholarship? How can we know the REAL Jesus? Lee tackles six challenges to the church’s teaching about Jesus.
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Aug 02, 2011
Samuel
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I really enjoyed this book. In a world based on media, it can be difficult at times to determine what is true and what is false. Anyone with a computer and internet access can publish whatever they want on the World Wide Web. Strobel's skeptical journalist background gives him the edge he needs to get answers from the experts on matters of faith. I would recommend this apologetics book to anyone who is questioning the faith or just wants to know how to address attacks on faith.
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Jan 01, 2010
Shannon
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This was the first book by Lee Strobel that I have read. I would read a book by him again. His investigative reporter style of writing makes it easy to read. This book helped me understand what the average, non-churched (and to some extent the people in the pews) believe about Jesus if they listen to pop culture theologians. As I read this book, I could easily pick up many of the themes that we see on fictional television as well as the shows on History channel. My take away, there is a lot of s
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Jan 02, 2011
Brent
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The latest "Case for..." book by Lee Strobel follows the same pattern as his previous ones in that he takes questions to leading experts and gets their response. This book looks at six issues: 1) Are their other writings about Jesus just as credible as the Gospels? 2) Is the Bible unreliable due to changes made in its translation over the years? 3) Have new explanations refuted Jesus resurection? 4) Are Christian beliefs about Jesus stolen from other pagen religions? 5) Did Jesus fail
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Jul 13, 2010
Michelle
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It's interesting, but not 100% what I was hoping for: the facts the author presents are just as nebulous, in certain areas, to me as the falsehoods or accusations he's trying to disprove...I need more history with the information he's discussing--there's a presumption of familiarity of either side of the argument on Jesus--and the people he interviews appear credible, but I don't get a deep sense of why he's chosen these people in particular to interview--is it because of some seminal work? Beca
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Aug 22, 2010
Sarah
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In this book, Lee Strobel analyzes six modern arguments against Christianity: that other gospels are just as reliable as those in the Bible; that tampering made the Biblical manuscripts unreliable; that new explanations refute the Resurection; that Christianity copied pagan religions; that Jesus failed to fulfill the messianic prophecies; and that people should be able to choose what they believe about Jesus. To deal with each argument, Strobel (a former journalist) interviews an expert on that
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Jan 03, 2010
Michael
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This is another volume in Lee Strobel's ever growing _The Case for ... _ series. Previously, I read and enjoyed his _The Case for Christ_. The weakness of the series is that there's no rebuttal from the other side. So you have the Christian scholar making a strong case for the Christian position while Lee Strobel plays the doubting skeptic. I think Lee accurately portrays the skeptical positions, but you don't have the other side's response in their own words.
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Feb 28, 2009
Vince
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The problem with this book is the same as many of the books that take the other side of the arguement. He really only allows the case to be made for his side of the arguement. He will present a statement as to the divinity of Jesus not being real and then allow a scholar to go on for a few pages demolishing the statement. Of course without any give or take and allowing only one side to make their arguement the book seems a little pointless. If you happen to need some conversational tips to coun
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Feb 14, 2009
Silphium
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Lee Strobel covers much of the same ground as in his earlier book, The Case for Christ, this time though with more of a focus on countering claims by members of the Jesus Seminar among others as to the nature of Christ. I am docking it one star due to the similarities.
Strobel uses interviews with leading, orthodox Christian scholars to debunk the many accusations by gnostics and post-modern writers who claim that the story of Jesus and his resurrection was mere myth borrowed from va More...
Strobel uses interviews with leading, orthodox Christian scholars to debunk the many accusations by gnostics and post-modern writers who claim that the story of Jesus and his resurrection was mere myth borrowed from va More...
Nov 30, 2011
Carmela
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There were several great gems in this latest "Case" by Lee Strobel - the refutation of the gospel of Thomas at the beginning, the snappy outline of how Christianity didn't copy from other ancient religions. Both keeper pieces.
There were some eye-opening moments, like the Jesus tradition being a "community effort, not an isolated account running private from one person to the next. Or how James was Jesus' brother: "If I had a brother who was perfect... I'd hate him!" More...
There were some eye-opening moments, like the Jesus tradition being a "community effort, not an isolated account running private from one person to the next. Or how James was Jesus' brother: "If I had a brother who was perfect... I'd hate him!" More...
Jul 20, 2011
Tom
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This book follows the same format that Strobel used in an earlier book "The Case for Christ." He frames issues and then interviews various experts to respond to the issues. The approach provides a quick, very readable overview of some rugged terrain in contemporary theology. The drawback is Strobel interviews only those experts he agrees with -- the more conservative or moderate voices in the seminaries and universities. We have no one from The Jesus Seminar or similar radical schools
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Sep 14, 2007
Paul
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Lee Strobel is quite a prolific author. Fortunately, he always has worthwhile things to say. Most folks are familiar with Strobel’s story…how as a reporter for the Chicago Tribune, he undertook a two-year investigation of the claims of Jesus, which led him to belief and salvation in 1981 (a story worth reading in his book “The Case For Christ”).
Since then, he has written numerous other “A Case For…” books (Easter, Christmas, Faith, Creator...). Now, recent attacks on the claims of Ch More...
Since then, he has written numerous other “A Case For…” books (Easter, Christmas, Faith, Creator...). Now, recent attacks on the claims of Ch More...
Jul 18, 2007
Corey
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It is a good starting place for the argument for Christ's deity. Includes interviews with & quotes from many of the top philosophers & academics (pro & con) specializing in the study of various issues surrounding the question of Christ's deity. Additional research is a must to get the entire arguments on both sides.
Easy read that is an update to A Case for Christ but with interviews of different scholars. In the same format of Strobel's other "A Case for..." books.
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Easy read that is an update to A Case for Christ but with interviews of different scholars. In the same format of Strobel's other "A Case for..." books.
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Jul 13, 2010
Joseph
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This book is fabulous for affirming one's faith and the consistent nature of the Bible. The Bible will always (on this earth)have refutation attempts, so I suppose this book would be one of many on the subject. Nonetheless, if you like Christian Apologetics, or are seeking a guide that is focused on making sure people still have reason to hope and can indeed trust the authenticity and historical veracity of Scripture, then this is for you!
Jan 31, 2008
Atchisson
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By far, I believe this to be Mr. Strobel's most effective and strongest work to-date. While every bit as scholarly and thorough as The Case for Faith and The Case for Christ, The Case for the Real Jesus is imminently readable and arguably compelling. The book also takes on an air of urgency when viewed in the context of a modern apologetic soon to be placed alongside the likes of Dawkins, Hitchens, and Harris. Mr. Strobel has provided an unflinching examination of the most often heralded, increa
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Aug 12, 2009
John
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Strobel's book—among other things—is a rebuttal to Dr. Ehrman's work, "Misquoting Jesus." Strobel does an admirable job for Christians who fear the faith rug has been pulled out from under them. Strobel helps you to stand and to stand up straight. A must read if you are at all familiar with Dr. Ehrman's works. It is only a fair look at both sides.
Mar 18, 2009
Always interested in adult atheists who find the living Christ in their search to prove He doesn't exist. Lee Strobel is a very readable author and looks at 6 anti Christ arguments and wants "convincing data and airtight logic". Been looking to read the book for a long time and just finished Reliquary so now is the time.
Oct 28, 2011
Mackenzie
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This was the last one I read in the series, and I found a lot of the material overlapped with the first three books. (I probably read them out of order). However, I love this premise (being a journalist) and I love how he went to the "best" source possible... I would definitely recommend.
Jul 30, 2011
I read this in Ebook form and it was really good, it outlines all the historical proof of the existence of the historical Jesus. Gives really good background information as well. This really will strengthen your faith. His first person accounts of growing in faith are really inspiring.
Aug 15, 2010
Curtis
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I like the way Strobel writes, but I wasn't as impressed with this book as with his first book in the "Case For" series. Mostly because the first one was a book his started writing as an atheist and changed as he researched and wrote it. This is still good, though.
Aug 04, 2011
Megan
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Great book for those who question if claims by James Cameron and Dan Brown have any significance. Not for the faint of faith though. Be prepare to have your traditions challenged. I really enjoyed it. Again, Lee explained why I believe what I believe.
Nov 20, 2009
Judith
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I tried to get through this book as I am very interested in the subject matter, but the author's style of writing didn't appeal to me. Try as I might, I never became interested. I fluctuated between boredom and irritation until I finally gave up.
Jun 09, 2010
Terry
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Strobel makes a very compelling case for the existence of Jesus. He brings logic, research, evidence and perspective that is invaluable. For most other figures in ancient history, actual contemporary documentation is much more limited than with Jesus.
He was either a lunatic (and his first book certainly refutes that) or God incarnate. Your life depends upon the perspective you take!
He was either a lunatic (and his first book certainly refutes that) or God incarnate. Your life depends upon the perspective you take!
Jun 04, 2011
Alisa
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Really good. If you've read the attacks on the 'real Jesus' (including the complete historically inaccurate nonsense of the Da Vinci Code) this will open your eyes to the actual truth. Well-written and interesting.
Jan 05, 2012
Kevin
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Lee Strobel is kind of obnoxious; the scholars he interviews are engaging and stimulating, however. Anyway, the book is exactly what it claims to be: an enthralling 'case for the real Jesus' that doesn't disappoint.
Jul 27, 2011
Daniel
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Really good book for those who have serious questions about Christianity. This book will not make anybody beleive in the real Jesus. That is what God does. I enjoyed this book.
Jun 30, 2010
Lee Strobel really does a good job with these books. This one answers many tough questions that movies and atheists like to pose out of ignorance today.
Jul 29, 2011
Courtney
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i really liked it...i was most impressed by the info on the alleged mythological allusions/similarities. good stuff...highly recommend it.
Feb 02, 2011
Kay
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Great read. Author Lee Strobel gives a clear investigative research. Though I was already a believer it continued to affirm my faith.
